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Patent GB-190223594-A (GB)
Title: Overhead Life Guards for the Protection of Passengers from Broken Trolley Wires on Electrically Driven Tram Cars
Inventor: TEERS DANIEL
Filed: 1902-10-29
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 23,594. Teers, D. Oct. 29. Electric tramways; electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to means for protecting the passengers from accidents which might be produced by the falling of the broken overhead wires of electrically-propelled tramcars and like vehicles. Arches a are placed at intervals over the roof of the vehicle, and are supported preferably by insulated connections b. The arches may be formed of tubular or solid metal or other material, and may be provided with a complete or partial external layer of paper pulp, rubber, vulcanite, or other non-conducting material.
Patent GB-190223758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Labels and in the Method of Fixing the same
Inventor: REVEL ANTOINE AIME
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 23,758. Revel, A. A. Oct. 30. Labels, name plates, and trade marks, attaching.- The label shown, for use with umbrellas, sunshades, piece goods, &c., may serve as a medium for advertisement for the manufacturer or retailer of the article by way of inscription, price, name, sign, mark, or the like, or as a check to the buyer, the label not being removed except on the sale of the article. Fig. 4 shows the label ready for application, and Fig. 5 when applied to an umbrella handle. The label comprises a plate D, preferably of aluminium threaded upon an elastic cord or band A which, passing round the article, is joined by the button B engaging the loop A. As a check to the buyer, the shank of the button and the cord may be surrounded by a silk thread or the like having its ends connected by a lead or other seal, thus preventing the withdrawal of the band.
Patent GB-190225323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Splicing Machines for use in the Manufacture of Hoops for Barrels and for other Purposes.
Inventor: BARRON JAMES
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 25,323. Barron, J. Nov. 18. Wire ; bending.-In making wire hoops for barrels and other purposes, apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3 is used for splicing the wire ends. Within the bevel-wheels 7, which are rotated in opposite directions by the bevel-wheel 10, are located the twisters or coilers 13, which are adapted to move longitudinally within the bevel-wheels while rotating with them. The twisters have screw threads at the outer ends engaging with corresponding threads in discs 15 secured to the barrels 5 on which the bevel-wheeis 7 are mounted, and thus, as the wheels 7 are rotated, the twisters are moved longitudinally. The twisters have slits 16, which are in alignment with slits in the outer fittings to permit of the insertion of the wire ends, which are inserted into slots 21 in the twisters, as shown in Fig. 2. The twisters being then rotated and moved apart at the same time, the wires are laid across one another at right-angles and are then coiled, the coils being close together, and the extreme ends lying on the outside of the hoop, as shown in Fig. 3. To effect these results, the twisters are suitably recessed at the ends and fitted with rollers which serve to lay the coils. Lips at the ends of the slits 21 serve to guide the wire ends. Grooved screw plugs 23 at the ends of the twisters serve to clip the wires in position while being coiled. The apparatus, which may be worked through a crank, is stopped when the twisters assume their extreme positions by means of arms 31 carried thereon, which engage with stops on a plate 28. The spliced hoop is withdrawn as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190226431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Utilizing either Running or Still Water for Automatically Obtaining Power
Inventor: WADE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 26,431. Wade, W. Dec. 1. Actuating pumps.-Relates to means for driving pumps for irrigation purposes, power being obtained from running or still water. The wall b extends across a stream, thus causing the water on one side to rise and flow through the pipes j into the tippers e, which are fixed to the shaft d, this shaft working the pump, as shown. The tippers when empty are returned by means of the balance weights g.
Patent GB-190306562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dry Spinning Frames for Flax, Tow, Hemp or other Fibre.
Inventor: KNOX BRYCE MUIR
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 6562. Knox, B. M. March 21. Flyer frames; gill boxes or frames.-A series of gill bars or fallers a<1> are arranged between the retaining-rollers g, g<1> and the drawing-rollers h, h<1> of vertical dry spinning- frames for flax, tow, hemp, &c., to impart a drag or tension to the sliver or rove as it passes to the flyer spindle. The gill bars are provided with teeth a<2> arranged, preferably in two rows, in the path of the slivers, and are lowered by a pair of screws c and raised by a pair of screws e'. A cam d moves the fallers from the bottom of the screws c along a plate d' into engagement with the screws e<1>, and a cam d<1> transfers them from the top of the screws e<1> to the screws c. The improvements are also applicable to double and multiple vertical frames. According to the Provisional Specification, endless chains, push bars, or the like may be used instead of the faller screws.
Patent GB-190307979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rock Drills
Inventor: STEPHENS WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1903-04-06
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 7979. Stephens, W. C. April 6. Rock drills, percussive. Relates to percussive drills with air-pressure cylinders. Mechanically-operated valves are used with the compressible bushing described in Specification No. 1674, A.D. 1896, or with any other seating. The valve may be an oscillating one m, m<1>, Fig. 1, operated by the piston d, as shown, or there may be two separate spring valves p, p<1>, Fig. 4, having stems q, q<1>, projecting into the path of the piston. Balls, pushed up by the piston, may replace the valves and so keep the air in the locks h, h<1>, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190311297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blast Furnaces
Inventor: GARRETSON OLIVER STEPHENS
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 11,297. Garretson, O. S. May 18. Blast furnaces.-Relates to furnaces built of water-jacketed sections and used for smelting ores of lead, copper, silver, and gold. The lower ends of the upper sections C overlap the lower sections B, so that they may be protected from heat. The sections are bolted together where they overlap, by bolts, which pass through distance-pieces d cast integral with the sections. Packing is placed between the sections, which communicate through the registering openings e. A manifold drain pipe F, below the furnace, connects with each bottom section through separate drain pipes G, plug cocks K, stuffing-box i, and short pipe f. A blow-off cock on the main drain pipe and the plug cocks K enable one or more sections to be emptied. A water-supply pipe may be connected to the drain to enable the sections to be filled from below. The main water-supply pipe M is in the form of a rectangular frame connected to each section and serving to tie the top of the furnace together. The lower sections are flanged and bolted to the base at b. Between these points are placed the side beams P, connected by tie-rods R at their ends, and having clamps S to hold in position the beams Q, which retain the end sections in place.
Patent GB-190312678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pruning Implements.
Inventor: HILL HENRY AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1903-06-05
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 12,678. Hill, H. A. Nov. 25, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pruning - appliances. Relates to a pruning appliance in which the manipulation of opposing hinge-connected handles imparts an end thrust to a spring-controlled blade, which moves in a sheath provided with a recess to receive the twigs &c. to be cut. Fig. 2 shows the implement with the knife in position. Fig. 3 shows the sheath and knife detached. The sheath A is detachably connected to a tube 10, being locked in position by the lug 18 entering the recess 17, or by other means. The flat steel knife B is connected to the rod 19 which slides in the tube 10, the notch 23 -in the rod engaging with a projection 26 on the knife. To the other end of the rod is fixed a plate carrying a friction roller 21. When the handles 11, 12 are pressed together, the plate 30 enters the casing 29 and, by means of its inclined edge, thrusts the rod 19 forward and causes the knife to traverse the recess 16 in the sheath. The plate 30 may engage directly with the end of the rod 19.
Patent GB-190313185-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Pitch.
Inventor: WIRKNER COLOMAN GEORG VON
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 13,185. Wirkner, C. G. von. June 12. Distilling tar.-Pitch is made from tar, tar oils, and the like, by adding sulphuric acid or sulphuric anhydride, and heating to a temperature of 180‹ C. or higher, until the water and volatile substances formed are driven off.
Patent GB-190313341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Trunks, Cases, Portmanteaus, Bags, and the like.
Inventor: KRENKEL PAUL
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 13,341. Krenkel, P. June 15. Trunks; portmanteaus and hand, travelling, and like bags. - Travelling trunks, cases, portmanteaus, bags, and the like, of compressed cane &c., are constructed to exclude dust and moisture. The rim or edge surrounding the mouth of the trunk &c. is fitted with a metal edging c, of the kind described in Specification No. 7528, A.D. 1901, which gives to the edge a smooth, stiff, and rigid surface. The lid is fitted with a rabbeted frame d having a flange e forming with the outer flange b<1> of the lid, a groove which is suitably packed with soft material f in which the edge of the trunk &c. engages.
Patent GB-190314223-A (GB)
Title: An Electro-pneumatic Action for Organs.
Inventor: BURTON WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-27
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 14,223. Burton, W. J. June 27. Organs.-To make and break the circuit in an electro-pneumatic action, the lever or motor C, having an automatic exhaust, plunges the wire G into the continuous trough H of mercury when the manual or pedal key is depressed, and wind is admitted by the pipe B. When the key is released, the pressure is taken off the membrane D, and the motor exhausts at the port F under the influence of the spring S. The trough H is connected to a battery, and the wire G is connected by the wire M to the tail of the motor C and to the magnet in the soundboard relay.
Patent GB-190315469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Cutting and Folding Machines.
Inventor: RUTH SAMUEL D
Filed: 1903-07-13
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 15,469. Ruth, S. D. July 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Folding paper.-A device for cutting converging slits, as shown in Fig. 11, in the folded corner of a number of sheets of paper, or in the upper edge of envelopes, and folding over the part between the slits so as to secure the sheets together, or close the envelope, is shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Sheets thus secured, or envelopes, circulars, &c. thus closed, may be separated, or opened, for inspection. The sheets are placed together and folded over at one corner, and the folded edge is placed against two vertical pins 12 projecting through slots in the base-plate 10, and formed by bending up the ends of rods 13 connected to a cross-bar 14, which may be adjusted by a screw 15 to adjust the position of the pins in the slots. The folded edge of the sheets rests over knifeedges 18 formed on the inclined sides of a raised block 17 fixed to the base 10 and provided with a central groove in which the folder 25 may be moved. Knives 19 hinged to the edges 18 are linked to a lever 21 pivoted to the base 10, and, on depressing the lever, springs 36, carried by lugs projecting from each side of the lever, first come against the sheets to hold them in position, and then the knives 19 cut the slits. On further depression of the lever, an elastic block 33 acts through a pivoted bell-crank lever 32 to move the folder 25 forwards, and thus fold over the tongue formed by the slits, and finally, a block 39 or an antifriction bowl carried by the lever comes against the folder to press down the tongue. Springs 23, 40 return the lever 21 and bell crank 32 respectively. Pins 27 projecting through slots in the folder prevent it from rising in folding over the tongue. In a modification, the cutting-edges 18 are formed on blocks pivoted to the block 17 and pressed by springs against a wedge which may be adjusted to vary the inclination of the slits. The device may take the form of a pair of pliers, one jaw 42, Fig. 5, being formed with recesses 50, and the other jaw 41 with knives 51. FJanges project from each side of each jaw, a rivet being employed for securing each pair of flanges so as to leave a space for the folder 45 to work between the flanges, or the rivet may be bent and serve to support the folder. On closing the jaws, the folded corner of the sheets is first held by springs 52, then the slits are cut by the knives 51, the folder 45, which is linked to the arms 46, 47 of the pliers, then moves forward to turn over the tongue, and the jaws finally close and press down the tongue. A spring 48 opens the jaws, and a chain 49 limits the opening.
Patent GB-190317270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Compound Fabrics from Cork and Textile Fabric.
Inventor: JOSEPH PHILIPP S
Filed: 1903-08-08
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 17,270. Phillips, J., and Troussures, P. de. Aug. 8. Waterproof fabrics.-In making a compound waterproof fabric by uniting thin sheets of cork with textile fabrics, the cork is first rendered more homogeneous and more supple by soaking it for a long time in a mixture of 90 parts of turpentine, 8 of alcohol, and 2 of sulphuric ether, and then placing it in a hot-air stove. The cork is then united to the fabric by subjecting them to high pressure between rollers, or in a press, or by hammering. The compound fabric may be used in place of rubber-coated or waterproofed materials for the manufacture of waterproof clothing, foot gear, and dress shields, and it may also be used for making hats, sheaths, cases, imitation - leather articles, saddlery, furniture coverings or wall coverings in imitation of leather, insulating-bands for electric wires, pneumatic tyres, transmission belts, and other articles.
Patent GB-190319796-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Filter
Inventor: WEBB ERNEST WALTER
Filed: 1903-09-15
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 19,796. Webb, E. W., Pooley, G., and Gilbert, J. J. Sept. 15. Filters.-A filter for straining beers, wines, spirits, &c. consists of a casing of the form shown in Fig. 1, in which the filter-bags g, n are suspended by the rings f, m. The bag g is distended by means of a conical ring h having a perforated or gauze dome-shaped bottom i and a handle j. The liquid is discharged through, and spread by, a side-perforated outlet pipe d.
Patent GB-190323751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: KIDERLEN ANTOINE EMILE
Filed: 1903-11-02
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 23,751. Kiderlen, A. E. Jan. 3, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D 1901]. Gas-producers.-Relates to a gas generator which works by suction and has an automatic feed for the vaporizer regulated according to the work done by the motor which is supplied with gas from the generator. The last-named is of the ordinary type with a feed hopper and valve b. The outlet pipe d is connected by a union a to a pipe f enclosed in an airtight casing g forming the vaporizer. Surrounding the pipe f is a helicoidal wing h. The pipe f is joined to a union, having a nozzle j dipping into water in a reservoir k and connected by a horizontal pipe l to a union m placed under an ordinary coke column n. To this union is attached a nozzle o dipping into a water vessel p. The nozzles j, o are to free the gas from dust &c. The pipe l is surrounded by a jacket supplied with water through a tube t. This water heated by the gas passes up a tube u into a vessel v, having an overflow pipe w. A pipe x, having a cock the end of which dips under water in the vessel v, enters the vaporizer and debouches against the wing h. A nozzle y having an automatic valve admits air to the vaporizer, and a pipe z conducts the air saturated with water under the furnace. At each suction of the motor, water passes along the tube x and descends the wing h, the saturated air leaving by the pipe z being superheated as it passes through the furnace and being discharged in contact with incandescent cake. In commencing work, the gas mixed with air is expelled by blowing through the pipe a<1> having a tap, leading into the air, a pipe b<1> connecting the pipes a', q allowing the air to be expelled from the column n.
Patent GB-190326039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Cots.
Inventor: EVERED RICHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 26,039. Evered, R. G., and Freeman, R. G. E. Nov. 28. C o t s.-The sliding side rails a of a metallic cot are held in the raised position by gravitating catches e, each preferably consisting of two arms pivoted on an axis d and connected by a cross-bar. Each arm is formed with a seat f for the rail, and with a stop-piece e' for contact with the angle-bar b. The axis d is carried in brackets c on the bar b. A cover-plate g is provided to prevent interference of the bedclothes with the catch. The side rails are guided as described in Specification No. 7659, A.D. 1893.
Patent GB-190402058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dry Gas Meters.
Filed: 1904-01-27
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 2058. Rombach, J. B., and Tourtel Manufacturing Co. Jan. 27. Meters. -Relates to the construction of detachable diaphragm chambers and diaphragms for meters such as described in Specification No. 10,770, A.D. 1901. A diaphragm chamber A which is preferably in the form of a dish has strengthening- ridges H which may be made by pressing out the metal of the dish or by attaching solid or channelled pieces. The dish is secured by screw-threaded parts Q, P and a washer S to a channel-piece T, which is preferably extended to form a receptacle for acids or other impurity in the gas. Two forms of diaphragm are described. Fig. 2 shows a diaphragm formed of a ring D of leather or the like with a central dished metal plate E carrying uprights L connected by a spindle to which a flag N carried by a flag wire M is attached. The dotted lines indicate the lowest position of diaphragm. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a leather disc D<1> has central metal plates a, b, on each side of it, these plates being strengthened by ridges such as f<2>, f<1> and connected together by a central rivet c. A plate e is soldered to ridges f to cover the rivet, the ridges preventing damage to the leather in soldering. To connect the edges of the leather and metal parts they are bent over wires C, G as shown. The extreme edge of the plate E may be turned up so as not to cut the leather.
Patent GB-190405159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Facilitating the Spinning of Textile Fibres.
Inventor: TODD RICHARD
Filed: 1904-03-02
Granted: 1905-02-16
Abstract: 5159. Todd, R., Stott, J. A., and Stott, A. H. March 2. Building-motions.-Cops, having a differential chase like a mule cop, and with a constant drop of the yarn at the nose, are produced by the apparatus shown in general arrangement in Fig. 1, Fig. 6 being a detail view showing the building and differential cams &c. The pokers c are actuated by the quadrant a driven from the lower arm of the bell-crank lever i, which is centered at i<1> on the lever k, pivoted to the frame of the machine. The other arm of the bell-crank lever is actuated by the rod j from the copping- lever d, controlled by the cam e so as to produce a quick reversal at the top of the chase as described in Specification No. 21,414, A.D. 1895. The building of the cops is effected by imparting movement to the fulcrum i<1> of the bell-crank lever by the building-cam l, Fig. 6, acting on the sliding frame m. The building-cam is rotated slowly by toothed gearing o and ratchet mecbanism n actuated by the bell-crank lever n' oscillated by the rotation of the came. In order to produce a differential chase, the fulcrum of the bellcrank lever is not allowed to bear directly upon the frame m, but upon the " differential chase "plate," comprising a link p<1> and two distinct slides p<2>, p<3> respectively, engaging grooves formed on the frame m and on a carriage s, mounted on the frame m and influenced by the differential chase cam q. This cam may be driven from the shaft which carries the building-cam l. The differential chase plate is reciprocated as a whole by connecting-rods t, jointed to the slide p<2> and to the copping lever d. When the two slides p<2>, p<3> are in the same plane, the length of chase is unaffected by the cam q, but, if the slide p<3> lies behind or in front of the slide p<2>, the length of chase is reduced or increased by the link p<1> acting on the fulcrum of the bell-crank lever. To prevent the length of the initial quick drop at the moment of reversal being lengthened or shortened with the lengthening or shortening of the chase, the fulcrum i<1> is made to bear at that moment upon the short vertical face p<4> of the slide p<3> and not upon the link p<1>. In two modifications described, more of the usual building-motions employed in continuous spinning-machines are used, the quadrant being actuated from the copping- lever by a chain or band passing over a bowl or bowls, the centres of which are moved either (1) by the chase plate p and cam q or (2) by the building- cam l and the chase plate p. It is stated that in Specifications No. 20,487, A.D. 1894 ; Nos. 21,056, 21,414, and 23,473, A.D. 1895 : No. 22,377, A.D. 1896, and No. 4937, A.D. 1902, it has been assumed that the lifting rails are operated in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190406061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Sheet-metal Handles for Hollow-ware and other Articles
Inventor: HEPBURN ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1904-03-12
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 6061. Hepburn, R. H. March 12. Dust pans; handles.-The longitudinal joint of a sheet-metal handle for dust pans, brushes, &c. is formed in any of the ways shown in section in Figs. 3, 12, and 16. For additional strength, the part b, Fig. 3, may be doubled back to form a fourth thickness. A hollow cup d, Fig. 6, is driven into the end of the handle c and covered by a cap e, the edges e<1> of which are folded down in order to secure it. For additional security, a groove may be formed around the cap e and on the longitudinal joint. The parts are finally secured by dipping, galvanizing, enamelling, or soldering. The Provisional Specification states that the cap e may be dispensed with if the flange of the cup d be extended and turned over the end of the handle c.
Patent GB-190409310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Burglar and Fire Alarms
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9310. Birkbeck, H., [Schwarzschild, S., Dodd, W. S., and Johnson, J. F.]. April 22. Alarms, burglar and like.-A battery circuit on the premises to be protected contains operating- devices to close it in case of burglarious entrance, and the current serves to close a telephone circuit and send a characteristic call to the exchange. The local circuit, shown in Fig. 1, contains a switch g to be kept open when the premises are occupied, a battery c, burglar switches d, and an electromagnet b<5>. On the circuit being closed, the electromagnet moves the catch b<6> and releases the switch b<2>, and thus closes the telephone circuit 1, 5, 6, 2, and the circuit through the induction coil f and vibrator h, thereby sending a call to the exchange and producing a distinguishing signal on the listening-key being closed.